by Sharon Kuttner | Jul 29, 2020 | Alzheimer's/Dementia Research
Abstract Introduction: It has been reported that environmental factors such as hypoxia could contribute to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Therapeutics like hyperbaric oxygen treatment, which improves tissue oxygen supply and ameliorates hypoxic...
by Sharon Kuttner | Jul 29, 2020 | Alzheimer's/Dementia Research
Abstract Purpose To investigate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) pretreatment on cognitive decline and neuronal damage in an Alzheimer’s disease (AD) rat model. Materials and Methods Rats were divided into three groups: normal saline (NS), AD, and HBO+AD. In the...
by Sharon Kuttner | Jul 29, 2020 | Alzheimer's/Dementia Research
Abstract Background: Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) and Ginkgo biloba extract (e.g., EGB 761) were shown to ameliorate cognitive and memory impairment in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, the exact mechanism remains elusive. The aim of the present study was to...
by Sharon Kuttner | Jul 29, 2020 | Alzheimer's/Dementia Research
Abstract Recent studies have shown that hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) has a therapeutic effect on vascular dementia (VD); however, the exact mechanism remains unclear. This article aims to reveal the protective effects and underlying mechanisms of HBO on VD. A total of 158...
by Sharon Kuttner | Jul 29, 2020 | Autism Research
Abstract Background Recently, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has increased in popularity as a treatment for autism. Numerous studies document oxidative stress and inflammation in individuals with autism; both of these conditions have demonstrated improvement with...
